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Aspire is a pioneering startup program of the IMC, striving to create an ethos of innovation and accelerate growth. The one-of-a-kind startup program served as a holistic platform for budding entrepreneurs by encouraging them to connect with start-up founders for a 1:1 conversation, seek mentorship, and pitch their innovative solutions to a group of investors. As an enriching and engaging ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, Aspire is committed to fostering connections between startups, investors, and established businesses with the aim of catalyzing fresh entrepreneurial initiatives and collaborations.

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What’s in Store for Startups?

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Youth Programs

Why Join Us?

Aspire is looking for early to mid-stage startups focusing on innovative technologies in Telecom, Media, and Technology (TMT). Whether you're looking to make a mark in the industry or meet with the who’s who of your domain and are driven to make an impact, Aspire is the place to be! If you are committed to accelerating your startup's growth, expanding your network, and gaining insights from the pioneers of the industry, you cannot afford to sleep on this opportunity.

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Visibility

Stand out in one of Asia's largest tech expos

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Growth

Meet with the top investors in the industry and stand a chance to acquire funding

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Expertise

Equip your startup with the tools and knowledge needed for exponential growth

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Community

Become part of a community that nurtures success and fosters innovation

Aspire 2025: Pioneering Progress

600+

Startups

600+

1-2-1 investor Meeting

300+

Investors, Incubators

Conference Flow

Aspire Pitch Stage

14:00 - 14:15 Hrs

Lamp lighting inauguration session with DDG and Chairman COAI & TiE Board Members

Aspire Pitch Stage

14:15 - 15:00 Hrs

The Evolution of Entrepreneurship: Then, Now & Next

Aspire Pitch Stage

15:00 - 16:30 Hrs

CDOT

Aspire Pitch Stage

16:30 - 17:15 Hrs

Towards Viksit Bharat 2047 – Priorities for a $35 Trillion Vision

Aspire Pitch Stage

17:15 - 18:00 Hrs

Masterclass 1: Strategic Financial Planning: Building Resilience and Scale in the Hypergrowth Phase

ASPIRE Networking Arena

15:00 - 17:00 Hrs

1:1 Startup Mentor

Aspire Pitch Stage

10:00 - 11:00 Hrs

Keynote / FSC

Aspire Pitch Stage

11:00 - 12:00 Hrs

Fireside Chat: The Next Decade of Indian Startups: Opportunities, Innovation , and Global Competitiveness

Aspire Pitch Stage

12:00 – 12:30 Hrs

Investor Reverse Pitch

Aspire Pitch Stage

12:30 - 14:00 Hrs

Aspire Live Pitch - 10

Aspire Pitch Stage

14:00 - 15:00 Hrs

Why Deeptech Startups Need Patents to Survive?

Aspire Pitch Stage

15:00 - 16:00 Hrs

Tech-Powered Growth: Disrupting Traditional Industries with Digital-First Models

Aspire Pitch Stage

16:00 - 16:30 Hrs

Nixi

Aspire Pitch Stage

16:30 - 17:00 Hrs

Masterclass 2: Scaling Through Strategic Alliances: Leveraging Partnerships for Market Expansion & Growth

Aspire Pitch Stage

17:00 - 17:30 Hrs

Innovation from Ideas to Impact: Government R&D Support Mechanisms.

Aspire Pitch Stage

17:30 - 18:00 Hrs

Masterclass 3: Marketing ROI That Matters: Advanced Metrics to Drive Sustainable Growth

Aspire Pitch Stage

10:00 - 10:30 Hrs

Making Your Voice Heard in Global Standards Development Organisations: Participation and Impact

Aspire Pitch Stage

10:30 - 11:00 Hrs

Masterclass 4: Mass Entrepreneurship & Talent Playbooks for Mobile & Tech Startups

Aspire Pitch Stage

11:00 - 11:30 Hrs

Masterclass 5: Scaling Consumer Apps in India: Virality, Retention & Network Effects

Aspire Pitch Stage

12:00 – 12:30 Hrs

Opportunities for Engagement with Center of Excellence (TCOE)

Aspire Pitch Stage

12:30 - 13:00 Hrs

Closing Keynote

ASPIRE Networking Arena

11:00 - 13:00 Hrs

Angel Tour

Meet Our Investors

Aspire Gallery

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